Janissaries

Häftad, Engelska, 1995

Del 58 i serien Elite

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Beskrivning

The Janissaries comprised an élite corps in the service of the Ottoman Empire.It was composed of war captives and Christian youths pressed into service; all of whom were converted to Islam and trained under the strictest discipline. In many ways, Jannisaries reflected Ottoman society, which was itself dominated by a military elite and where there was much greater social mobility than in Europe. On top of this, the Turks looked upon Europe much as the early Americans viewed the Western Frontier – as a land of adventure, mission and opportunity.David Nicolle examines the history, organisation, weapons and uniforms of these élite Turkish troops.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1995-05-15
Mått:186 x 250 x 16 mm
Vikt:240 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elite
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Christa Hook
ISBN:9781855324138

Utforska kategorier

Krig och försvar inom Samhälle och politik
Historia inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey Publishing.Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television. She has established herself as one of Osprey’s most popular artists, having illustrated multiple series books. Christa lives and works in East Sussex, England.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionOrigins and Evolution of the Janissary CorpsRecruitment and TrainingOttoman Army StructureInfantry ForcesUniforms and WeaponryStrategy and TacticsPromotion, Pay and MoraleSupport Services and Other DutiesOther Infantry ForcesThe Plates